Why Is This Guitar £400?! | Ibanez RGA42EX-BAM Review
At around £400 the Ibanez RGA42EX in Black Aurora Burst Matte is an eye catching electric guitar that seems like a great deal from a well loved brand. Well, that is not the case.
In this guitar review and demo we take a look at the Ibanez RGA42. With very similar specs to its sister the RGA42FM, I break down the reasons why this guitar is not worth your time or money.
As promised, here’s what you should consider instead (and bear in mind prices may change after upload!):
Harley Benton Fusion EMG HT Roasted Options
S-Style https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_fusion_ii_hh_ht_roasted_bks.htm
T-Style
https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_fusion_t_hh_ht_roasted_bks.htm
Jackson Adrian Smith
https://www.andertons.co.uk/jackson-adrian-smith-sdx-maple-neck-snow-white?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=surfaces&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgOefBhDgARIsAMhqXA5uhsUx1Zy14jDZn6bYCfSJOrN471ZEo461KPA6tSug0U6CTo97qbEaAosDEALw_wcB
Used Ibanez Options
Iron Label RG
RG350DXZ
RG350EXZ
(No links for these but easily searchable on eBay, Reverb etc.)
Some other suggestions:
Ibanez RG421EX (same bridge but a much better neck and feeling guitar)
https://www.andertons.co.uk/guitar-dept/electric-guitars/ibanez-rg421ex-in-black-flat
Jackson DS32Q Dinky
https://www.andertons.co.uk/guitar-dept/electric-guitars/jackson-guitar-js32q-dinky-dka-qm-tbk-w-amaranth-fretboard
ESP LTD EC-256 https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/180629329241008–esp-ltd-ec-256-black-satin
EVH Wolfgang Standard
https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/220118379790025–evh-wolfgang-standard-gold-sparkle-maple-fingerboard
SQUIER CONTEMPORARY STRATOCASTER HH FR
https://www.andertons.co.uk/guitar-dept/electric-guitars/squier-contemporary-stratocaster-hh-fr-roasted-maple-fingerboard-black-pickguard-gunmetal-metallic
SQUIER FSR CONTEMPORARY TELECASTER RH
https://www.andertons.co.uk/guitar-dept/electric-guitars/squier-contemporary-telecaster-rh-roasted-maple-fingerboard-pearl-white
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just picked up this guitar i love it !
Hi Mate! im a left handed player and im grateful for this review, but can i have some more questions? you prolly dont know but ibanez is the company that treats lefties the worst. this is one of their few guitars available in left, in the color i call "horrible blue"… but actually i was lookin into it as a project to buy used cheap, so i can route a Wilkinson 2 post trem into it plus locking tuners (have the tools). also i can put a better bridge PU, where the direct mount option would get the most out of any given pickup (hopefully?)
so my ACTUAL QUESTION, wasnt the body super comfortable? like way more comfortable than other guitars? i think the original goal of the RGA line was to lower the bulk of the RG, towards the S series which are very thin but not "metal looking" at all.
that was my plan too. to have a guitar thats very light, thin, very high access, very rare with better specs, so on …
after your review this looks very dubious 😀 btw a never saw a video where those quantum pickups sounded any good. i swear they made those pups to torture ppl, right handed also
I don't think the same about the "IBANEZ RG421-AHM" I got it few days ago. The weight of this guitar is 4.2 kg. That it means good sound & sustain (excellent wood & F106 bridge) I'm very surprised of all opinions or problems in this video about this kind of guitar (IBANEZ RGs) I have friends got this model guitar (IBANEZ RG421-AHM) and no problems at all.
That's the reason I bought it.
You saved me a few hundred euros mate. Thanks. Subscribed!
its very rare that ibanez has a monday stinker. Played hundreds of them over the years and own over 30 ibanez and i only had one bad one which was a retoure from thomann, so it could be the preowner. With my harley bentons i always order 2 or 3 and use the best because qc is still sht for normal customers
I found one for 270 and honestly thinking of getting it i would eventually replace pickups and tuners i just love how it looks ????????????
I just bought one. Was looking for an amp. I was using this same guitar to try out the different amps. Left with this guitar and a fender mustang. I was having too much fun. ????
Can u pls tell if Ibanez s521 is a good option according to its price??
Almost looks like a purple/6 string apex30
Hey man i was thinking about buying a IBANEZ RG421AHM BMT since its the only model other than this one i can buy in my area (cant ship stuff insanely expensive) so i wanted to know your thoughts on it.
The only other options that exist are schecters which are insanely expensive too sadly :/
Iam confused in this ibanez Or scheter omen extreme 6?
Excuse me, but you say that Harley Benton are great guitars, bullshit, I’ve tried 10 different Harley Benton’s and they where all horrible, which makes it hard for me to believe you’re recommendations on guitars, sorry but that’s my experience……..
I went to Guitar Center last night and played 20 different guitars ranging from $200 USD to over $3000 USD. This was far and away my favorite guitar.
Instant subscribe, great review, you reviewed guitar like an engineer doing analysis..
Any chance you could update the links? Most of them 404 or the prices seem much higher than the Ibanez. Thanks
can you insert a whammy bar into this guitar?
i still hesitating which guitar should i buy, this or the ibanez Ibanez GRG121SP-BMC. i cant deicide it
I know reviews can be subjective but I think this is the most honest and useful review I've seen in a while. People wish to know they've got something that's worth more than what they paid for.
Great, that was an honest review, I was about to buy one like that to backup my rg320exz and will keep locking for others. THX
Thet plastic nut will make it eww!!
I keep coming back to this review, it’s one of the best reviews I’ve ever heard… Thank you again
Thank you!!!!
I almost bought a used one last night at Guitar Center…
they had it priced at $350 (???)
wtf.
im really torn between this ibanez or the ESP LTD H-200FM. im looking to get a new gutiar that doesnt have a floyd rose system. the ESP is a bit more expensive but it may be worth to put down the extra money.
would the RG421EX be a good alternative? I'm looking at lefty's with hardtails and there is not many options.
bought it today, it's insane!!! looks and sounds fantastic, quality is perfect too
I think you may've gotten a shit unit. I've tried this guitar (not this exact finish) at several stores and the frets feel great across the board (pun intended). Your standards may be higher than mine (you own much higher priced guitars) but I thought this was great. Also if you have never tried / owned a Wizard III neck, they feel so different from the standard Gibson/Fender style necks that they stand way, way out to me. The reason to buy this guitar, imho, is the neck.
i want to start learning guitar and i just know a nice looking guitar will help me pick it up more often. i dont know about this model though